April 2023 Newsletter

Click Here to View Spring Gallery in Tuscany-Canterbury

In This Issue

Volunteer: Stony Run, April 22, 10:00-2:00

Neighborhood Committees

Public Safety Updates:
Events Committee: Save the Dates: May 20 and July 8
Calvert Liaison Committee: Update Calvert Lower School
Greens Committee: What's Coming in the Spring
Streets Committee: Slowing Traffic
Communications: Website, History Section - Charles Street

Neighborhood News

Stony Run Bridge Naming Celebration, May 20
Recycling Message: NO HINGED PLASTIC CONTAINERS
Highfield Road Sign Corrected
Street Light: Stoney Ford and Tuscany Replaced!
Councilwoman Odette Ramos Updates: Waverly Book Festival & Sherwood Gardens
Residential Parking Permits Coming

Johns Hopkins University

Prescription Take Back Day, April 22
Hopkins Research about Food Myths
JHU Spring Fair April 27-April 30

Restaurants In and Around Tuscany-Canterbury

New Cafe may be moving into Sam's Cafe Location
Bradley's Bar and Grill (Former Alizee)- Special Mother's Day menu

Home & Condo Current Sale Prices

Events In and Around Tuscany-Canterbury

TCNA Board Meeting May 3, 7PM
Stony Run Bridge Naming Celebration, May 20
TCNA General Meeting June 14
Lots of additional events included at the end of the newsletter.

CLICK HERE for TCNA calendar with updates and more information

Tuscany-Canterbury is a beautiful neighborhood. Neighbors take great care of their homes and neighborhood. TCNA supports various efforts to keep our neighborhood a beautiful treasure in Baltimore.

TCNA is stronger with you as a member! We’d ❤️ to have you join us or renew your dues.

CLICK HERE to join or renew your TCNA dues.

Please join your TCNA neighbors in helping with this effort.

For more information

Tuscany-Canterbury Public Safety Updates

Paul Gallo, Chair of TCNA Public Safety Committee

Tuscany-Canterbury continues to be one of the safest neighborhoods in Baltimore. Tuscany-Canterbury is home to 4300 people in 1700 homes, condos, and apartments.

Catalytic Converters Stolen

Car thefts and catalytic converter thefts are rising in Baltimore and throughout the United States. There were 3 thefts in March 2023 in the 3900 block of Charles Street.

Events Committee

Ann Christopher, Chair

Roz Mansouri, First Friday Coordinator

Josh Cohen, Tuscany-Canterbury 100th Anniversary Coordinator

Stony Run Bridge Naming Celebration

May 20, 10:30 AM

Stony Run Pedestrian Bridge

Linkwood and Stoney Ford Road

Join Maggie McIntosh, her family, and neighbors in naming the bridge in memory of Maggie's sister, Amy Michel. Many of you may remember Amy walking dogs throughout the neighborhood. The Baltimore City Council formally approved the bridge name several years ago but no celebration was held due to COVID.

Delegate McIntosh and others secured funding for the two bridges that cross Stony Run and also the Stony Run walking path that connects all the neighborhoods from Northern Parkway to 29th Street.

100th Centennial

University Homes Celebration

SEE MORE about the University Homes on Canterbury and Cloverhill

July 8 Rain date July 15

Canterbury Alley

Click here to get involved with the fun & planning a party of the century.

Tuscany Woods

Project Committee

Pat Hawthorne & Mike Travieso, Co-Chairs

April 2023: No New Updates

CLICK HERE to contact Project Committee

For the most updated information go to the TCNA website

Streets Committee

Brian ten Siethoff, Committee Chair

CLICK HERE to contact Streets Committee or Visit TCNA Website for information about all the Streets On-Going Projects

Maryland Drivers are THE WORST!

But are they really?

We've all been wondering what triggered all the crazy, aggressive drivers we've seen on our roads since the start of the COVID lockdown. Everyone has anecdotes about people who brazenly run red lights, switch lanes two at a time and then back again on the Beltway, drive on the shoulder, and do whatever it takes to save 10 seconds....all lost when they have to slam on their brakes again at the next traffic jam or red light.

Researchers at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have been studying aggressive driving since NHTSA was established. In 2004, NHTSA published results of a study on aggressive driving that stated, "People have reported the occasional on-the-road behavior that we now describe as aggressive driving since the advent of motorized transport, and quite possibly, since the beginning of vehicular travel." The report went on to state "...shocking reports of road rage incidents [in the 1990s] appeared to many observers to coincide with a noticeable increase in aggressive driving, in general, and a sharp decline in civility and respect for other motorists and traffic laws."

Sound familiar?

It's hard to quantify exactly what constitutes "aggressive driving" and measure precisely how many "aggressive" acts people unleash on their fellow drivers each day. Nobody can say for certain whether things got worse during COVID or whether there was any relationship. However, sociologists, psychiatrists, law enforcement personnel, and engineers have suggested a few common causes of aggressive driving that may have been exacerbated by COVID: drivers' impatience due to congestion, people running late, the anonymity afforded by being insulated from the surrounding environment even while traveling through it in a multi-ton vehicle, disregard for the law or decreasing sense that punishment will be certain, disregard for personal risk and risks to others, or even habit.

Before you put your car up for sale and move to a mountaintop, take heart in the fact that Maryland remains one of the safer places to travel in the U.S. Measured by fatalities per 100 million miles driven, Maryland was the 13th safest state in the country in 2022. (Massachusetts was number 1.)

Baltimore City, with slower speeds on narrower city streets, is a safer place to drive, walk, or bike than the Maryland average. And Tuscany-Canterbury is one of the safest neighborhoods in Baltimore, with our most pressing safety hot spots on 39th Street and University Parkway addressed in recent years via improved traffic signals, our roundabout, and redesigned streets that have reduced travel speeds and provided safer spaces to walk and bike. And there's more to come.

For more information about aggressive driving, highway safety statistics, and what you can do to help, go to the Maryland Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Office website, Zero Deaths Maryland.

SEE MORE ABOUT TCAN's ON-GOING PROJECTS

Greens Committee

Bonnie Boland, Committee Chair

Committee Members: Charles Benton, Alison Moliterno, Pat Hawthorne, Pat Mutch, Pat Loker, Fred Chalfant, Natalie & Will Snyder, Chris Whitaker, John & Kirsten Held

Spring is here.

The Greens Committee would like to have a core group of volunteers who will be responsible for each of the 4 public garden areas that TCNA has adopted. TCNA dues pay for the mulch, plants, and other supplies that are needed.

39th Street near Canterbury
Tuscany oval at Ridgemede
Ridgemede plot
Entrance to the large bridge at Linkwood and Stoney Ford

CLICK HERE to help. It's a great way to meet neighbors, have fun, and make the neighborhood even more beautiful.

Calvert Liaison Committee

Amy Mutch, Chair

Committee Members: Ferd Latrobe (Canterbury Road), Ned Lewison (Gardens of Guilford), Arna Margolis (Tuscany/Lombardy)

Calvert Lower School Construction

April 2023

Calvert reports most of the preliminary electrical work is completed and the next phase should begin in the next two weeks. The area will be prepped for the foundation which involves removing the blacktop followed by laying the foundation. Installing the structural steel will follow and TCNA will be notified when that phase of the project nears.

Please contact Amy Mutch, TCNA/Calvert liaison, at amyemutch@yahoo.com with questions to streamline communications as we may have already asked that question and have answers.

Rough outline of project with some projected timeframes

Grading and foundation work – End of March – Mid May
Setting the structural steel – Mid May
Pouring the second floor slab – Late May
Framing the exterior – Late May/Early June
Exterior work – June and July

For details of the project see the TCNA September 2022 newsletter.

Calendar Events for Calvert School

May 12, Alumni Weekend Head Master's Luncheon 12:00 -1:30 Alumni Weekend Squash Round Robin 4:00-5:30
May 13, All-Alumni Cocktail Party, 5:00-6:30; Reunion Dinner. 6:30- 8:30, 2 Oak Place

All dates are also shown on the TCNA web page - Calvert & JHU events

Calvert Events

Communications Committee

Linda Eberhart, Coordinator. Julie Watson, Webmaster, John Robinson, photographer

Committee: Ann Finkbeiner, Kathryn Gallagher, Lois Schenck, TCNA board members contribute articles, photos, and other support for newsletter and website.

TCNA Website Feature: Many of the properties along Charles Street changed from the 1800's. The TCNA's website describes the history by address and what we know about each one.

If you have any additional information or photos that you would like to share please CLICK HERE.

Charles Street (3900, 4000, 4100 blocks)

3900 N Charles Street, The Cambridge (1961); The Social (Renovated 2018)

3908 N Charles Street, The Hyde Mansion (1880’s), The Warrington (1928)

4000 N Charles Street The Everbright Estate (1880’s), Highfield House (1965)B, National Historic Building 2007

4100 N Charles Street, The Mallory Estate (aka the haunted house), a motor house proposed (1970), Winthrop House (1975)

History of Tuscany-Canterbury

Neighborhood

Questions, Comments, Messages

In the past three decades while the population of Baltimore had decreased each decade, Tuscany-Canterbury is one of the few neighborhoods in Baltimore that has increased population in the past four decades

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What was the population of Tuscany Canterbury in the 2020?

Find the answer in the new Demographics section of the TCNA website.

CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER

Dumpster Available for Neighborhood Use

May 27,

Linkwood and Tuscany

June 10, Canterbury and Tuscany

In the past start time has varied from 8 am to noon.

Special thanks to Sam Park, TCNA board member who arranges with Baltimore City for the neighborhood dumpsters to come to Tuscany-Canterbury.

Message from Baltimore City Recycling Office

Baltimore City WILL NOT RECYCLE any type of hinged plastic containers. Place them in the regular trash.

More information about recycl ing

Message from

Councilwoman Odette Ramos

The Waverly Book Festival is coming!

April 28-30th!

The Waverly Book Festival is coming up, and we are so excited! The Festival will feature local writers and local shops, as well as showcase our book stores in our district! It will take place on the parking lot where the 32nd Street Farmer's Market is, as well as in some of our local book stores!

Sherwood Gardens

I am proud to represent Sherwood Gardens! My daughter and I visited over the weekend and I wanted to report that some tulips are starting to peek through! Some beds still do not have any tulips yet, while others will be bursting soon. I'll keep reporting through the next couple of weeks as the blooms begin to be spectacular.

Street Light Replaced, March 2023

Stoney Ford and Tuscany Road

Thank you for the combined effort of Comptroller Bill Henry, Councilwoman Odette Ramos, Mary Pat Clarke and the Baltimore City Transportation Department to get the replacement parts and install a new historic street light to replace the one that was knocked down by a car accident in December 2021.

Between December 2021 and March 2023

Before December 2021

Residential Permit Parking

June is the month that Tuscany-Canterbury permits are due for renewal. Renewals can be purchased on-line or in-person beginning June 1. Only residents who live on blocks with the Resident Permit Parking sign are eligible to purchase a permit.

There are 3 ways you can renew your permit.

Go to the Parking Authority downtown and pick it up.
Have it sent to you by paying a small additional fee
Pay for it before June 16 and pick it up at the Tuscany -Canterbury meeting at Calvert School between 6 and 9 PM

More information on TCNA website

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM PARKING AUTHORITY

Wrong Sign Replaced

The October 2022 TCNA newsletter explained the problem of the wrong sign at the corner of Charles and Highfield. It should say West Highfield not East.

TCNA couldn't resolve the issue and turned to Councilwoman Odette Ramos for help. Sign is now correct. Thank you again for helping Tuscany-Canterbury.

A new sign has replaced the E Highfield sign

Wrong sign for years. Should be W Highfield Road.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, April 22, 10-2

Johns Hopkins in helping to stop prescription drug misuse!

National Drug Take Back Day allows you safely get rid of any prescription drugs that you no longer use or want. You can drop off these drugs on Saturday, April 22 from 10:00-2:00 at the following drop off sites:

The Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center (JHOC) Circle – 601 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21287
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (Blue Awning Entrance) – 4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
Green Spring Station (Between Pavilion I and II) – 10755 Falls Road, Lutherville, MD 21093

Event website has more information

JHU Spring Fair, April 27 through April 30

Spring Fair has always been a celebration of the season. Campus green spaces will be filled with designated areas for inflatables, lawn games, food, arts, and fun activities!

April 27, 9:30pm – 10:00pm: Fireworks

April 28, 2:00 - 8:00 Activities on Quad

April 29, 10:00- 7:00 Activities on Quad; 8:00 - 11:00 Concert

April 30, 10:00 -6:00. Activities on Quad

More Information about JHU Spring Fair

FACT OR FICTION?

HOPKINS EXPERTS TAKE ON TOP FOOD MYTHS

Navigating today's conflicting advice about nutrition can be confusing. "We're used to viewing social media on our phones, and we just quickly scroll," says Christine McKinney, a registered dietitian with Johns Hopkins. "We might only be seeing the headline or maybe the first two sentences." Johns Hopkins Magazine turned to a panel of experts for the truth—the science-backed, evidence-based, fact-checked truth—behind some common food myths.

CLICK HERE for food myths article

Restaurants

In and Around Tuscany-Canterbury

Kathryn Gallagher, TCNA Restaurant Liaison

Spring has sprung, and it is never more beautiful than in our own Tuscany Canterbury. Celebrate the Spring at one of our neighborhood restaurants.

Bradley’s Bar and Grill Formerly Alizee in the Colonnade

Reservations required for Mother's Day Brunch, 410 235 5400

Seatings at 11, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30

Brunch at One World Café never disappoints, with Belgian Waffles, Salmon Omelets and Buttermilk Pancakes on the menu. The variety doesn’t stop at food. On a recent visit to One World I asked for tea, and was presented with twenty varieties.

Though I chose Peppermint (which was delicious), Berry Patch, Euco Mint, and Lemon Zinger were tempting options. (There is also plenty of Early Grey and English Breakfast for the more traditional tea drinkers.)

New Cafe Coming

Flowers are not the only thing blooming in our neighborhood, a new business may be on the way! It appears the former Sam’s Café may soon be home to a new café. Serving croissants, coffee, and similar items, it will open early for those who like their morning caffeine. New pavers were recently installed in the outdoor seating area, making it a perfect spot for an iced coffee.

Now offering Weekend Brunch Buffet. Voted Best Indian Restaurant in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine, Ambassador Dining Room serves the traditional & authentic Indian dishes.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio, overlooking a verdant urban oasis.

For your perfect event, whether you are planning a business luncheon, all-day meeting, rehearsal dinner, fundraiser, surprise party, anniversary, or holiday party, Cypriana can meet your needs.

Off-Premise Catering Also Available

Hopkins Market

Renovations have begun. Opening may be as soon as May or as late as August.

Read more about all the local restaurants in Tuscany-Canterbury in the new TNCA restaurant web page.

Recent Sale Prices of Homes & Condos

in Tuscany Canterbury

Thanks to TCNA president and realtor, Julia Frazier, who provides this information.

Note: The information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Source: This information is gathered from BRIGHT MLS, Inc and is provided courtesy of Julia Martin Frazier of Monument Sotheby's International Realty, Realtor for the Sales, 42 Village Square, MD, Cell: (410) 908-1760; Office: (443)708-7074 email: julia@monumentsothebysrealty.com

Events & Happenings

In and Around

Tuscany-Canterbury

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Next Collection: May 5 and 6

Friends of Stony Run Annual Meeting

Thursday, April 20, 202,

5:30 to 8 PM

Space Telescope Science Institute Cafe

3700 San Martin Drive

Friends of Stony Run focuses on the long-term stewardship of the Stony Run Stream Valley in Baltimore. They are a volunteer-based organization that initiates stream cleanups and programs to improve the health of the stream valley and enhance the quality of life in the surrounding community.

Free Parking directly across the Street in JHU Physics Building Garage.

Enjoy a panoramic view of the Stony Run at sunset. Light refreshments.

The Friends of Stony Run (FSR) has had a productive year with completion of the Lower Stony Run Strategic Plan, monthly "Weed Warrior" meetups, several educational events, and new partnerships for water quality awareness.

Please Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/601701123257

Go to www.stonyrun.org for more about upcoming events.

Community Concerts at Second, 4200 St. Paul Street

World-Class Concerts, FREE

Apr 23, 2023, 7:30pm Chamber Music by Candlelight
May 7, 2023, 3:30pm Wonderlic Competition Vocal Recital

For More Concert Information

MAY 7, 2023 | 3:30 PM

Wonderlic Vocal Recital

Sponsored by the Russell C. Wonderlic Bequest

Established in 1990, the Wonderlic Competition alternates annually between voice and piano and has afforded many young artists the opportunity to launch international music careers. This year’s vocal winners will perform a concert consisting of the challenging repertoire that distinguished them in the competition.

CLICK HERE FOR BMA's EVENTS

Hip Hop & Contemporary Art in the 21st Century

April 5 — July 16

Since its emergence in the Bronx in the 1970s, hip hop has grown into a global phenomenon, driving innovations in music, fashion, technology, and visual and performing arts.

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip hop, The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century captures the extraordinary influence hip hop has had on contemporary society through more than 90 works of art and fashion by some of today’s most important and celebrated artists and iconic brands.

More information https://artbma.org/exhibition/the-culture-hip-hop-and-contemporary-art-in-the-21st-century/